Adherence
The Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand Test (FTSST) serves as a valid, safe, and affordable diagnostic tool for assessing functional mobility, identifying sarcopenia risk, and predicting falls or cognitive impairment in adults aged 50+.
Use the Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand Test as a simple, free health check. Sit in a standard chair, fold your arms, and stand up and sit down five times as fast as you can. Time yourself. Compare your time to age- and sex-specific reference values (available in this study) to gauge your functional mobility. Slower times may indicate higher risks for falls, sarcopenia, or cognitive decline, prompting a conversation with a healthcare provider.
The FTSST is designed for adults (18 + years of age)... The European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People recommends using either the handgrip strength test or the FTSST as the second step in diagnosing sarcopenia... It can also be used to determine the risk of falls and to exclude the presence of moderate cognitive impairment... Importantly, the test is safe, even among older and frail populations.
Why this rating
Based on a pooled analysis of 45,470 participants from 14 countries, providing high generalizability and statistical power.
Source
Reference values for the five-times-sit-to-stand test: a pooled analysis including 45,470 participants from 14 countries
Jozo Grgić et al. · GeroScience · 2025
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